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http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/41715/Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:49:29 +0000http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/41715/
Micky Dolenz of The Monkees has revealed that he is in shock following the death of his 66-year-old band mate Davy Jones yesterday, February 29.

Jones' publicist, Deborah Robicheau, confirmed that the lead singer had passed away in his sleep as a result of a massive heart attack.

In a new interview with Piers Morgan, Dolenz explained that Jones was the youngest and healthiest out of the group so the news has left him completely "bewildered":

"I thought it might have been one of those internet stupid joke hoaxes, I hoped it was, but obviously it was not. (I'm in) total shock. I thought he would have been the last of us (to die). He was the youngest of us... I thought it would have been me (to die first), I'm not a vegetarian..."

"I'm bewildered. I'm anxious to talk to his family and friends and find out what was going on, but then again, it could be genetic. I know both his parents passed over at a younger age, who knows, that could have something to do with it... but boy, everyone is in total shock."

Watch the iconic group's music video for 'I'm A Believer' below:

]]>London Newsdeskhttp://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/41713/Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:35:31 +0000http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/41713/
Earlier this week, TMZ claimed to have obtained a tape in which the King of Pop's daughter, Paris Jackson, can be heard confirming to a friend that the vocals on 'Hold My Hand' were not her father's.

In the clip, Paris plays the song and is asked by a friend why it doesn't sound like Michael to which she replies: "It's NOT him... the whole album isn't even him!! Go online... go on YouTube and look up Jason Malachi. That's him!! I should know if it's him or not because he would sing to me all the time."

Now, the teen has taken to her official Twitter page (March 1) to explain this is entirely false and that her father's vocals are those heard on his posthumous album, 'Michael':

"People should know by now not to believe the media when it comes down to TMZ talking about my family. #HoldMyHad [sic] IS my dad actually singing."

Elsewhere, Kasabian picked up the Best British Band prize at the exciting Brixton Academy ceremony and member Tom Meighan dedicated their win to The Monkees frontman Davy Jones who died yesterday:

"I want to dedicate it to Davy Jones from The Monkees who died today. He was 66 years old. My mother loved The Monkees."

Katy B was awarded the Dancefloor Anthem trophy for her smash hit 'Broken Record', Best Live Band went to rockers Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters were given the Best International Band and Best Music Film gongs.

Noel Gallagher was crowned the NME's Godlike Genuis for his incredible career and dedicated his performance of 'If I Had A Gun' to his wife, telling the audience she was "the coolest person in the room".

Watch an interview with Florence Welch from last night's event here:

]]>London Newsdeskhttp://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/41709/Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:55:01 +0000http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/londonnewsdesk/view/41709/
American superstore Target has decided to pull a greeting card from its collection as it makes fun of the late Whitney Houston and her rocky relationship with ex-husband Bobby Brown.

Target released an official statement on their decision to the Associated Press, which explained that following the 'I Will Always Love You' star's recent passing it was in bad taste to keep selling the card so it has now been cut:

"It is never our intent to offend guests with the products we offer, and we take feedback from guests very seriously."

It was also confirmed yesterday, February 29, that the music icon has become the first woman to have 3 studio albums in the Top 10 of Billboard's 200 chart.

Watch one of Houston's stunning performances of her most well-loved single below:

]]>London Newsdeskhttp://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/ladygaga/view/41707/Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:35:53 +0000http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/ladygaga/view/41707/
Lady Gaga was present at Harvard University in Massachusetts yesterday, February 29, to launch her Born This Way Foundation and she explained that if everyone changed just a little, the world could be a better place.

The pop icon took the stage at the Sanders Theater and addressed the audience both in the room and watching at home from the live stream, telling them "this is not an anti-bullying foundation. This is a youth empowerment foundation".

"If every single person in this room just told one single human being that's not here about everything we talked about, it's all about spreading the message. The culture of love is not going to change overnight. We have to start it slowly, but you are the answer, and know that, and go home and take with you that you are the future."

Gaga confirmed that the Born This Way Foundation will aim to "challenge meanness and cruelty by inspiring young people to create a support system in their respective communities" and added:

"I believe that if every one of us transformed just a small bit of ourselves to be ... a little more tolerant, [it would change]. The problem is there are so damn many of us!"

When asked by an audience member why she decided to launch the non-profit organisation, the 'Marry The Night' superstar admitted:

"It just kind of fell in my lap. I put out 'Born This Way' [and it developed]. My music speaks to it, and for whatever reason, this cause, it sits right here and it doesn't move. Wherever I go, it's always with me, and I have to do it."

"I believe that if you have revolutionary potential, you must make the world a better place, and use it."